Cats are revered animals in Islam & considered the quintessential pet. Admired for their cleanliness, they're allowed to enter homes & mosques To celebrate the last Caturday of the year, here are the much loved cats of Masjid Al-Aqsa, the third-holiest site in Islam A thread…
1/ A cat sleeping outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
2/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
3/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
4/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
5/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
6/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
7/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
8/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
9/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
10/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
11/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
12/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
13/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
14/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
15/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
16/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
17/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
18/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
19/ A cat sat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
20/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
21/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
22/ 72-year-old Ghassan Younes, who was nicknamed “the father of cats” dedicated his life to feeding cats at the al-Aqsa Mosque Compound. He sadly passed away in January 2021
23/ A little Palestinian boy shares his food with a cat at al-Aqsa As this year draws to a close, we remember all of those in need. Let’s welcome the new year with kindness and compassion.